Pionero de UX en Argentina. Fundador de Kambrica, consultora de UX estratégico. Desde 1996 ha trabajado en más de 1000 proyectos para más de 40 industrias. Fue docente en 11 universidades y orador en más de 30 conferencias en 24 países. Creador de Experience Decisión Making, sistema que integra teoría de la decisión a los procesos de UX. Mentor de profesionales que quieren dar el salto de ejecutores a líderes.

Pionero de UX en Argentina. Fundador de Kambrica, consultora de UX estratégico. Desde 1996 ha trabajado en más de 1000 proyectos para más de 40 industrias. Fue docente en 11 universidades y orador en más de 30 conferencias en 24 países. Creador de Ex... Show more

Vontavius Hurd is an award-winning marketing strategist, licensed real estate agent, and creator of the Presence to Profits Blueprint™ framework. He helps entrepreneurs, business owners, real estate pros, and organizations grow strategically so they stay relevant and never become extinct. When he’s not speaking, he runs his marketing agency, sells out impactful webinars and workshops, and partners with brands as a lifestyle and travel influencer. Off the clock, you’ll probably find him gaming or streaming.

Vontavius Hurd is an award-winning marketing strategist, licensed real estate agent, and creator of the Presence to Profits Blueprint™ framework. He helps entrepreneurs, business owners, real estate pros, and organizations grow strategically so they ... Show more

Based in Bulgaria, I am Nadiia Kuzmenko, an experienced editor, publishing agent, and ghostwriter dedicated to bringing clarity and creativity to every project I undertake. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, writing, translating, ghostwriting, and publishing, I help authors and businesses craft compelling narratives that resonate with their audience and meet high professional standards.

My passion lies in transforming ideas into polished and publish-ready content. I work closely with clients to understand their unique voice and goals, ensuring every piece I handle is meticulously refined and tailored for maximum impact in the marketplace. Whether you need a thorough edit or complete ghostwriting services, I am committed to delivering quality work that elevates your message and advances your professional objectives.

Based in Bulgaria, I am Nadiia Kuzmenko, an experienced editor, publishing agent, and ghostwriter dedicated to bringing clarity and creativity to every project I undertake. With a strong background in editing, proofreading, writing, translating, ghos... Show more

James Kaminsky is a senior editorial director and digital content strategist who has overseen editorial teams for leading names in the media industry. His professional experience covers both print and digital publishing, and he has directed content strategy for Maxim, Playboy, Rolling Stone, Men’s Journal, Realtor.com, and Homes.com.

James was raised in Westport, Connecticut. He attended Boston University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Film and Broadcast Journalism. While still a student, he contributed to the university newspaper and completed an internship at The Boston Globe, which provided him with valuable early newsroom experience. After graduating, he moved to New York and began his career in business publishing, steadily progressing through editorial ranks to become editor-in-chief at Act III Communications. In that position, he guided teams focused on content that spanned entertainment, business, and technology.

As his career advanced, he shifted toward consumer magazines and freelanced for several respected publications. This eventually led to senior editorial roles at Men’s Journal and Conde Nast Sports for Women, where he helped develop editorial strategies and launch new initiatives—his time at Men’s Journal involved shaping the magazine’s direction. At the same time, at Conde Nast, he gained experience with new publication launches.

In 1999, James Kaminsky joined Maxim as executive editor, contributing to the publication’s rapid rise in the United States. He later became an editorial director at Playboy, where he played a pivotal role in evolving the brand and updating its journalistic approach to appeal to a new audience.

He continued to take on leadership roles at Wenner Media, working with both Rolling Stone and Men’s Journal to strengthen content offerings and expand digital efforts. Returning to Maxim, he helped steer the magazine through changing industry dynamics.

James then took on editorial leadership at Life Reimagined for AARP. He went on to serve as Senior Editorial Director at Realtor.com for more than eight years, building a digital news operation from the ground up. His latest position at Homes.com involved directing content about luxury real estate in New York.

Today, James Kaminsky enjoys cycling, hiking, and films. He now works independently as a consultant and writer, bringing his editorial expertise to a range of projects and clients.

James Kaminsky is a senior editorial director and digital content strategist who has overseen editorial teams for leading names in the media industry. His professional experience covers both print and digital publishing, and he has directed content s... Show more

Denise Zubizarreta is a cultural strategist, arts leader, and digital resilience advocate working at the intersection of creative expression and social impact. As Director of Business Development and Communications at the New Mexico Local News Fund, she supports sustainable, equity-driven journalism while championing the voices of underserved communities.

With a background in nonprofit leadership, military service, and interdisciplinary art, Denise brings a unique perspective to conversations about cybersecurity, media representation, and cultural preservation. Her work focuses on making complex systems—like digital security and public infrastructure—accessible to small orgs, artists, and mission-driven teams.

She is also an engagement director at Latina Media Co and co-host of the Latina Unpacked podcast. Whether she’s curating an art show, building out a CRM, or training nonprofit staff on digital safety, Denise is all about connecting the dots between creativity, justice, and real-world systems change.

Denise Zubizarreta is a cultural strategist, arts leader, and digital resilience advocate working at the intersection of creative expression and social impact. As Director of Business Development and Communications at the New Mexico Local News Fund, ... Show more

Mena is a certified Hello Seven Business and Mindset Coach and a proud graduate of the Goldman Sachs Black In Business Program. Based in St. Louis, she’s a branding photographer, strategist, content creator, and coach on a mission to help entrepreneurs grow their brands and show up like the experts they are.

After three years of teaching in the classroom, Mena made the bold leap into full-time entrepreneurship in 2017. These days, she blends her background in education with her creative skills to coach, photograph, and guide business owners as they build brands that actually sell.

With 8 years of experience as a branding and lifestyle photographer, Mena has worked with major names like Getty Images, Airbnb, Design Essentials, and the American Heart Association. She’s helped countless clients from boutique owners to political figures launch campaigns, boost their visibility, and confidently claim their space in their industries.

Her creative reach also extends into the education space, where she creates social media strategies and video content for institutions like Marian Middle School and Washington University, helping them tell authentic stories and stay connected with their communities online.

Mena’s work has been featured in Forbes, Black Enterprise, St. Louis Magazine, Ladue News, and many more. Whether she’s behind the lens or leading a branding strategy session, she brings energy, intention, and results.

Mena is a certified Hello Seven Business and Mindset Coach and a proud graduate of the Goldman Sachs Black In Business Program. Based in St. Louis, she’s a branding photographer, strategist, content creator, and coach on a mission to help entrepreneu... Show more

Antoine is Innovation Projects Manager at Rail Logistics Europe, where he leads two strategic programmes: Monitor (a France 2030 project to digitize freight) and GreenPower (focused on energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies). He is a member of the European working group on Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC), a former Research Engineer at Alstom, and holds a PhD in Transport Economics. His research focused on the technical, environmental, and economic assessment of decarbonized rail alternatives. He served as technical referent for the IPCEI Hy2Tech programme. In 2024, he coordinated the Energy Transition Task Force at ANRT, and in 2025, was appointed France’s Ambassador for the European Climate Pact. He also lectures in the Hydrogen Specialized Master’s Program at IFP School.

Antoine is Innovation Projects Manager at Rail Logistics Europe, where he leads two strategic programmes: Monitor (a France 2030 project to digitize freight) and GreenPower (focused on energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies). He is a member of... Show more

Rakia Finley is a 20-year tech veteran, product architect, and the visionary Founder & Managing Partner of Copper & Vine Studio, a digital innovation firm specializing in ethical, enterprise-ready platforms. As one of the first Black women in North America to lead a private AI software firm, Rakia brings an unmatched perspective to the intersection of equity, systems, and technology.

She has architected platforms for the White House, Apple, and NASA’s Space Apps, and currently serves as Fractional CTO for high-growth startups and social impact ventures around the globe. Rakia was recently inducted into the Salesforce Hall of Fame for her leadership in inclusive technology and equity-centered product design.

A sought-after strategist and speaker, Rakia is known for helping founders, brands, and institutions build systems that scale, not just with speed, but with soul.

Rakia Finley is a 20-year tech veteran, product architect, and the visionary Founder & Managing Partner of Copper & Vine Studio, a digital innovation firm specializing in ethical, enterprise-ready platforms. As one of the first Black women in North A... Show more

Head of Design | Product Designer | Design Thinking | User Experience (UX) Coaching | System Design ~ Your Digital MacGyver a fix-it-with-a-pocketknife-and-duct-tape guy.

Head of Design | Product Designer | Design Thinking | User Experience (UX) Coaching | System Design ~ Your Digital MacGyver a fix-it-with-a-pocketknife-and-duct-tape guy. Show more

Rob is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and expert in Physical Intelligence, helping individuals and teams unlock peak performance by understanding and optimizing the body's natural chemistry—hormones, neurotransmitters, and biochemicals that drive success.
With a forty-year career as a global business leader, Rob has mastered leadership, resilience, and high-performance strategies. He teaches executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals how to leverage the science of the body to sharpen focus, increase energy, reduce stress, and build unstoppable confidence in high-stakes environments.
Rob’s signature methodology blends neuroscience, leadership principles, and real-world business experience to help people develop mental toughness, master emotional resilience, optimize energy and performance, and lead with empathy and impact. As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, including Home Depot, Bank of America, Dell, Morgan Stanley, Macy’s, Equifax, and CSX, Rob has helped leaders and teams break through limitations, drive revenue growth, and create cultures of excellence.
His best-selling book, Surrender to Your Adversity, provides a playbook for turning setbacks into comebacks, teaching readers how to build resilience and thrive in both business and life. A frequent media contributor, Rob has been featured on Fox News, NewsNation, and CBS, sharing insights on leadership, peak performance, and overcoming adversity. Known for his high-energy presentations, Rob doesn’t just inspire—he activates audiences with practical tools they can apply immediately.
Rob’s mission is simple but powerful: to equip the next generation of leaders with the mindset, strategies, and physical intelligence to perform at a peak state—no matter the challenge.

Rob is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and expert in Physical Intelligence, helping individuals and teams unlock peak performance by understanding and optimizing the body's natural chemistry—hormones, neurotransmitters, and biochemicals that dri... Show more

Tina is a director at Belfast-based game studio Brain and Nerd, where she spends her time leading game design and managing production across multiple ambitious game projects. Her studio is currently working on Hortalius, an ambient exploration game that received Creative Europe MEDIA funding, and INCubator, a tongue-in-cheek startup tycoon game that was dreamed up through rapid prototyping and has since received UK Games Fund backing. Aside from her work at Brain and Nerd, she also is a casual lecturer at Ulster University, where she lectures on the Studio Development module. Tina was the MCV Women in Games Businesswoman of the Year 2020.

Tina is a director at Belfast-based game studio Brain and Nerd, where she spends her time leading game design and managing production across multiple ambitious game projects. Her studio is currently working on Hortalius, an ambient exploration game t... Show more

Bruno Miranda (aka Spicy Bruno)

Founder of ChiliBangs | Creator of NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) | Founder of Web3 Women’s Summit

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Bio Updated (2025)

Bruno Miranda, also known as Spicy Bruno, is the founder of ChiliBangs, the largest Web3 community in Portugal and one of the most influential brands bridging Web3, culture, and innovation across Europe.
With a bold vision to democratize Web3 access, Bruno created Web3 Wednesday Lisbon, a weekly gathering connecting builders, visionaries, artists, degens, and institutions to purposefully explore blockchain and community opportunities.

He is the creator of the NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) concept — a revolutionary framework designed to merge the cooperative spirit with Web3 technology, building long-term sustainable ecosystems globally.
Currently, Bruno is rolling out NFO and the Web3 Forest School concepts across Europe, working closely with governments, universities, and local communities.

In 2024–2025, Bruno has expanded his work to East European countries (Romania, Poland, Estonia, Hungary, Serbia, Czech Republic) and is building a new international ambassador program to spread Web3 adoption across more than 20 cities.

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Ambassadorships (Active)
• Card3 (Card 3) — Ambassador
• Lumia.org — Ambassador
• Dagama — Ambassador
• Gaimin — Ambassador and Community Manager
• NBX (Next Block Expo) — Official Ambassador
• Vera3 — Ambassador

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Past Partnerships & Collaborations
• Algorand Portugal — Past Partner
• Sui Portugal — Past Partner

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Founder Roles
• ChiliBangs — Founder and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO)
• Web3 Wednesday Lisbon — Founder and CEO
• Web3 Women’s Summit — Founder and CVO

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Speaking Engagements

Confirmed 2025
• BananaConf (Talin) (Confirmed Speaker)
• ETH Lisbon (Side Event Organizer - Web3 Wednesday x ChiliBangs)
• NFC Summit 2025 (Speaker, Partner, Ambassador, Community & Media Partner)
• Potentially ICC Cannes 2025 (Pending Confirmation)
• ETH Budapest (Confirmed Collaboration and Invitation)
• ETH Cluj (Confirmed Invitation)

Past Conferences (2022-2024)
• NBX Berlin 2022 | Warsaw 2023 | Warsaw 2024 | 2025
• NFT NYC 2023
• Zebu London 2024
• WOW Summit 2022
• NFC Summit 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025
• NapulETH 2024 | 2025
• ETH Bucharest 2024 | 2025
• AI Crypto Conference Lisbon 2024
• Blockchance Hamburg 2023
• Participant at NFT Paris 2024 (Bridging and Networking)

Institutional Appearances
• ICI Private Summit — Parliament of Romania (AI and Blockchain Summit)
• Speaker at ETH Bucharest (Attended by Victor Ponta, former Prime Minister)
• Meetings with Portuguese Parliament members (from left, right, and liberal parties) during university blockchain events.
• Partnership development at Nova University (Lisbon) with ChiliBangs and Cova10 brands.

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Special Projects and Programs
• NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) — Creator and Global Expansion Leader
• Web3 Forest School — Integrating Web3 into alternative education across Europe
• Building Blockchain Bridges — Connecting Poland, Romania, Estonia, Hungary, Serbia, Czech Republic through Web3 communities.

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Areas of Expertise
• Community Building & Strategy
• NFT Utilities & Community Activation
• Blockchain Ecosystem Development
• Strategic Advisory for Web3 Projects
• Government & Institutional Blockchain Integration
• Social Impact Programs (Education, Sustainability)
• Public Speaking & Workshops

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Roadmap (2025–2035)
• Expand NFO hubs in more than 20 cities with ambassadors.
• Launch new ChiliBangs Brain Network and Web3 Wednesdays in key cities.
• Create curated exhibitions to present real Web3 innovation to governments and institutions.
• Focus blockchain partnerships on Solana, Apechain, Ordinals, Avalanche, and Polkadot ecosystems.
• Develop large-scale ambassador programs, workshops, and hackathons.
• Establish partnerships with major blockchains and expand influence across Europe.

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Online Presence
• Instagram: @bruno_spicy
• X (Twitter): @brunospicy
• ChiliBangs Instagram: @chilibangs
• Website: chilibangs.org (New upgrade coming soon)

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Sessions

How NFTs Have the Power to Create Impactful Communities

Explore how NFT technology can lead to strong, trusted communities built on shared values and impact.

Brands That Change Lives

How powerful brands like Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Netflix, and Google have reshaped human behavior and inspired innovation — and how Web3 brands can follow the same path.

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Short Professional Summary (for Sessionize or Conferences)

Bruno Miranda (aka Spicy Bruno) is a pioneering Web3 community builder, founder of ChiliBangs, and creator of the NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) concept. Recognized as one of the Top 10 Web3 figures in Europe, he leads transformative blockchain programs across Portugal and Eastern Europe, working closely with governments, universities, and private sector leaders. Bruno is the founder of the Web3 Women’s Summit and a multi-time speaker at ETH Conferences, NFC Summit, NBX, NFT NYC, and Zebu London.

Bruno Miranda (aka Spicy Bruno) Founder of ChiliBangs | Creator of NFO (Non-Fungible Organization) | Founder of Web3 Women’s Summit ⸻ Bio Updated (2025) Bruno Miranda, also known as Spicy Bruno, is the founder of ChiliBangs, the largest W... Show more

Après des études universitaires j'ai créé l'agence Ekko Media. Depuis 2005 nous aidons TPE et PME à atteindre leurs objectifs business grâce aux leviers Paid Media dans une logique de performance et data driven.

Après des études universitaires j'ai créé l'agence Ekko Media. Depuis 2005 nous aidons TPE et PME à atteindre leurs objectifs business grâce aux leviers Paid Media dans une logique de performance et data driven. Show more

Diana Stepner is a seasoned product leader, coach, mentor, and technology executive with over 20 years of experience in product management, innovation, and user experience. A Silicon Valley native, Diana has led diverse, global digital teams across startups, enterprise organizations, digital agencies, and software consulting. Her impressive journey includes significant roles at Epiphany, Cheapflights (acquired by Kayak), SimplePractice, Salesforce, Monster, Pearson, Razorfish (part of Publicis), and Epsilon. Diana is the Co-Founder of Product Gold, where she focuses on product coaching and consulting.

Diana’s tenure at Pearson stands out in her career. Starting in London as the Vice President of Innovation Partnerships & Head of Future Technologies, she was responsible for trend analysis, strategic partnerships, and early-stage prototype development. She spearheaded initiatives such as an early-stage startup accelerator and cultivated a Future Technologies community within Pearson to drive digital transformation. After returning to San Francisco, she became the VP of Innovative Learning Solutions. Under her leadership, her team generated $86 million in revenue and impacted 11 million learners. Her strategic oversight led to a reduction in delivery time and a significant improvement in the purchase pipeline.

Diana is the instructor of several high-rated courses on product management and leadership, including her cohort-based course on Maven which has graduated four cohorts and has a 4.5/5.0 rating. Her coaching practice emphasizes people-first product leadership, prioritizing the importance of individuals in the product development process. She believes in empowering individuals to reach their full potential, building strong teams, and fostering a culture of innovation and agility.

Diana is a prolific writer, contributor and thought leader on product management, product leadership and leading through a human-centered approach. Interviews and articles showcase her expertise in future technologies and innovation. For example, Wired has featured Diana’s information technology and product development insights. She was a finalist for the FDM everywoman in Technology Award in the UK and a featured speaker at product conferences, including Mind the Product, Productized and PDMA Inspire Innovation.

Diana holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California (UC), San Diego. She also earned a Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Boston University. Her certifications include Business Innovation Foundations, Certified Technical Product Manager, and more. Diana is a member of the International Coaching Federation.

Diana Stepner is a seasoned product leader, coach, mentor, and technology executive with over 20 years of experience in product management, innovation, and user experience. A Silicon Valley native, Diana has led diverse, global digital teams across s... Show more

Arome is a Business Analyst, Immersive Technologist and the Executive Director of Immersive Tech Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to democratizing and increasing access to Extended Reality (XR) & Human -Centered AI technology across the African continent. Under his guidance, Immersive Tech Africa has leveraged education, training, and research initiatives to foster a thriving and inclusive XR community in Africa.

As the convener of the XR Innovation Summit, Africa's premier virtual XR conference, Arome and his team have played a pivotal role in bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to explore the vast potential of XR technology. Additionally, he serves as the team lead for the XR Innovation Launchpad program, a platform empowering emerging talents in the XR space with the goal of training 2000 VR/AR creators by 2026.

Arome's exceptional expertise and innovative contributions have garnered widespread recognition, including prestigious accolades like the Next Economy Entrepreneurship Hero and the Next Economy Impact Award from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His commitment to advancing XR technology in Africa has been further acknowledged with awards like the Digital Lab Africa #5 XR award and selection for the New Dimensions Lab by Electric South.

Arome has been recognized as one of the ten emerging African creators by Garage Stories and New Images Festival Paris. His efforts in democratizing XR in Africa led to his inclusion among the Top 50 Voices in VR, AR, and 3D (2022/2023) by Threedium UK, a testament to his tireless dedication to the field.

Arome's extensive speaking engagements include the Augmented World Expo Europe, Laval Virtual Paris, New Images Festival Paris, Immersive Global Summit, Global XR Conference, Games for Change Festival, and the WebXR Education Summit, where he discussed XR technology's transformative potential in education, business and social development.

Beyond his speaking engagements, Arome has received numerous awards, including the Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship in Impact Entrepreneurship and the Oasis Innovation Challenge Winner in the AR/VR category. He is a proud recipient of the THINC Fellowship Program, Electric South New Dimensions Lab Artists, and the Opportunities Hub 100 Most Influential Young People.

As a dynamic leader and an impact-driven changemaker, Arome continues to shape the XR landscape in Africa, leaving an indelible mark through his innovative projects, impactful initiatives, and commitment to empowering the next generation of XR creatives.

Arome is a Business Analyst, Immersive Technologist and the Executive Director of Immersive Tech Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to democratizing and increasing access to Extended Reality (XR) & Human -Centered AI technology across the Af... Show more

Aleya Harris, CPCE is the founder and CEO of Flourish Marketing, an agency dedicated to helping empire-building entrepreneurs and executive teams differentiate themselves through radically authentic messaging strategy and copywriting. She believes that every leader has the potential to transform into a legend. She uses her proprietary Flourishing Empire Framework to help her clients and audience get real, get clear, and get connected so they can stand out from the crowd and stand in a league of their own.

Her framework combines energy alignment and business strategy to build a flourishing empire. Gone are the days of compartmentalization and cookie-cutter marketing. To reach the discerning audiences of today and the future, you and your business must dive more deeply to become radically authentic. Then, you need to infuse that radical authenticity into your
messaging platform and marketing assets.

Aleya combines her StoryBrand Guide and NES Health BioEnergetic Business Coach certifications to look at problems from a holistic perspective and work simultaneously on improving the wellness of her clients’ mindset, energy fields, and business strategy. Always with a keen eye on ROI, Aleya helps clients fast track their growth through intuition, science-based systems, and business savvy strategies that allow them to build their empire and establish a legacy for generations to come.

Aleya is a regular guest on the Marketing Made Simple podcast, a featured presenter in StoryBrand’s Business Made Simple course platform, and has been featured in Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and Special Events. A recent “Speaker of the Year” award winner, Aleya has been a guest on over 125 podcasts and rocked over 100 stages where she edutained her audience with her business acumen and energetic personality.

Aleya Harris, CPCE is the founder and CEO of Flourish Marketing, an agency dedicated to helping empire-building entrepreneurs and executive teams differentiate themselves through radically authentic messaging strategy and copywriting. She believes ... Show more

Ricardo Sandoval-Palos is the Public Editor of the Public Broadcasting Service -- the audience representative before PBS and its community of producers and journalists. He is an award-winning investigative reporter and multimedia editor who helped shape reporting teams of nonprofit newsrooms and recently co-founded palabra, the digital magazine of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

Ricardo is a former supervising editor of NPR’s Morning Edition broadcast, an editor with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and The Sacramento Bee, and a Latin America correspondent for the Dallas Morning News and the San Jose Mercury News. Before that, he was an investigative business reporter in California and co-author of the award-winning biography, "The Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers Movement."

Ricardo Sandoval-Palos is the Public Editor of the Public Broadcasting Service -- the audience representative before PBS and its community of producers and journalists. He is an award-winning investigative reporter and multimedia editor who helped sh... Show more

Media producer, podcast and webinar host at Care Myllret Skåne-Ukraine project, bringing Ukrainian war refugees closer to job market with tools and knowledges rooted in folkbildning. Midway bachelor in Interaction Design from Malmo University. With a master degrees in social science (cultural criminology) from Lund University and in Cultural studies from Kyiv. I have been part of dozens of academic research projects. Empowered with more than a decade of project management and executive at the Visual Culture Research Center, and the Kyiv Biennial.

Media producer, podcast and webinar host at Care Myllret Skåne-Ukraine project, bringing Ukrainian war refugees closer to job market with tools and knowledges rooted in folkbildning. Midway bachelor in Interaction Design from Malmo University. With a... Show more

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bringing the same commercial sharpness to KISS's own positioning as she does to client work.
She writes Just a little Kiss, a Substack covering brand strategy and consumer culture for brand managers, founders and marketers, with bylines in Design Week. She is also the founder of Pencil It In, a creative community and events platform championing Northern creative talent across Leeds and Manchester.

Eve Macdonald is a creative growth strategist at KISS Branding, a Leeds-based brand strategy and creative studio working with food, drink, FMCG and purpose-driven challenger brands. She leads business development, thought leadership and outreach, bri... Show more

Svenja Geißler (geissler@kit.edu) entwickelt am Zentrum für Mediales Lernen (KIT) innovative Lernformate sowie digitale Anreicherungskonzepte für Lehrveranstaltungen und betreibt digitale Wissenschaftskommunikation. Diese Konzepte vermittelt sie in Seminaren für das Institut für Schulpädagogik und Didaktik (KIT) und gibt Workshops u.a. für das HDZ, wobei sie ihre Lernveranstaltungen zugleich als Experimentierfeld für neue virtuelle und digitale Konzepte nutzt.

Svenja Geißler (geissler@kit.edu) entwickelt am Zentrum für Mediales Lernen (KIT) innovative Lernformate sowie digitale Anreicherungskonzepte für Lehrveranstaltungen und betreibt digitale Wissenschaftskommunikation. Diese Konzepte vermittelt sie in S... Show more

Murrough Foley is a technical SEO consultant and researcher who builds open-source tools and benchmarks for web content extraction. He is the creator of rs-trafilatura — a high-performance Rust library achieving F1=0.966 on the ScrapingHub benchmark — and WCXB, the Web Content Extraction Benchmark: a public dataset of 2,008 pages across 1,613 domains used to evaluate 12 extraction systems (10 heuristic and 2 neural). With 15+ years in technical SEO spanning multi-regional and multi-lingual deployments, his research examines how content quality signals correlate with Google rankings.

His work draws on analyses of 44,000+ pages, including research grounded in the Google API leak signals. Alongside rs-trafilatura, he has shipped web-page-classifier — an ML-based page-type classifier — and html-cleaning, a general-purpose HTML preprocessing library.

Speaks on: web content extraction at scale, benchmark design for search systems, page-type classification with ML, applied machine learning for SEO, Rust tooling for the modern web, technical SEO for multi-lingual sites, content quality evaluation in the age of LLMs, and crawling / indexing strategy.

He is currently a Technical SEO Consultant at BairesDev, based between London and Plovdiv. Open to speaking engagements at SEO conferences, technical community events, and research-adjacent gatherings.

Murrough Foley is a technical SEO consultant and researcher who builds open-source tools and benchmarks for web content extraction. He is the creator of rs-trafilatura — a high-performance Rust library achieving F1=0.966 on the ScrapingHub benchmark ... Show more

With a team of experienced professionals, Ian Stewart supports local and national businesses in crafting branding, messaging strategies, and content to build client trust, demonstrate authority, and increase online visibility to generate leads and drive conversations. As the founder and CEO of Whole Brand Agency, a StoryBrand Certified Guide, and the host of the Whole Brand Podcast, he has helped organizations such as the PGA Tour, Specialty Food Association, The University of Colorado, New Hope Network, Source Four Commercial Furniture, Innosphere Ventures, The Outdoor Network, Ozo Foods, Best Nest Wellness, and many other brands in the manufacturing, design, food & beverage, and healthcare sector.
Ian and his team have successfully organized and helped raise over $23 million in private equity and venture capital funding for their clients. He and his team helped one of the nation’s top thirty largest landscape companies sell to private equity; boost exposure, and increased sales by 23% for a furniture manufacturing group; and produced content to assist in generating more than $1 million in sponsorships for a PGA tour event.
Whether serving his clients or interviewing business leaders on his podcast, Ian is known for capturing stories that reflect the heart and soul of a person’s goals and wishes for their company and personal lives. Each of these stories is a lesson for others in corporate messaging, creating a vibrant and meaningful workplace culture, and building lasting relationships. Ian Stewart’s background in marketing and branding, community building, and storytelling is the foundation of his professional achievements at work and personal passion as a singer-songwriter. Ian draws audiences in for inspiration and tried-and-true knowledge, helping them reach their desired outcomes. www.wholebrand.agency

With a team of experienced professionals, Ian Stewart supports local and national businesses in crafting branding, messaging strategies, and content to build client trust, demonstrate authority, and increase online visibility to generate leads and dr... Show more

Studium der Geschichtswissenschaft (Passau, Potsdam)
Arbeitsorte:
ZDF (Redaktion Zeitgeschichte / ZDF History), Mainz
Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Halle
Lehrstuhl Neueste Geschichte, Universität Würzburg
Lehrstuhl Fränkische Landesgeschichte, Universität Würzburg
Stabsstelle Kompetenzentwicklung in Studium und Lehre, Universität Passau

Aktuell Instructional Designer, mediendidaktische Beratung zu digitaler Lehre, KI-Implementierungen in der Hochschullehre

Studium der Geschichtswissenschaft (Passau, Potsdam) Arbeitsorte: ZDF (Redaktion Zeitgeschichte / ZDF History), Mainz Kulturstiftung des Bundes, Halle Lehrstuhl Neueste Geschichte, Universität Würzburg Lehrstuhl Fränkische Landesgeschichte, Univ... Show more

Diana Pelenur is a photographer and digital artist who is based in Toronto having grown up in Brazil and Uruguay. Diana has always been fascinated with technology and Web3 has provided
the perfect platform to explore her curiosity of what is possible on the blockchain. Her art is based on digital photographs that are then manipulated in photoshop to tell a story beyond the
photographic image. Diana likes to imagine what life would look like if we lived on the blockchain and her latest collection is a reflection of this imaginary world. Recently Diana has begun exploring art created with AI.

Diana is co-founder of XenosProject.io, an NFT pfp collection whose mission is to support schools in underrepresented regions. It is a project that is using Web3 to create a positive social impact.

Diana Pelenur is a photographer and digital artist who is based in Toronto having grown up in Brazil and Uruguay. Diana has always been fascinated with technology and Web3 has provided the perfect platform to explore her curiosity of what is possibl... Show more

Software engineer turned Site Reliability Engineer. Certified Data Engineer for GCP and Kubernetes Administrator. Has worked on performance critical microservices at a global scale. Helps companies scale up their infrastructure by mentoring, educating and building scalable software solutions. Focuses on information used and generated by services, basically data, which in turn is used to make informed, data-driven decisions about the future of the business. Has a Master in Computer Science and a broad experience in many layers from infrastructure to front-end. University guest lecturer and active in the Stockholm meetup community.

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https://bisconti.cloud

Software engineer turned Site Reliability Engineer. Certified Data Engineer for GCP and Kubernetes Administrator. Has worked on performance critical microservices at a global scale. Helps companies scale up their infrastructure by mentoring, educatin... Show more

Seasoned professional with expertise in communication, PR, innovation, China and Italy

Seasoned professional with expertise in communication, PR, innovation, China and Italy Show more

I am a marketing executive and coach specializing in growing B2B SaaS companies. I thrive on leading experienced marketers to drive the business forward and execute strategy.

Expertise in messaging, lead generation, product marketing, email, and sales enablement. I make strategic decisions based on data and testing. At my core, I am a collaborative and decisive leader who excels in a fast-paced environment.

I am a marketing executive and coach specializing in growing B2B SaaS companies. I thrive on leading experienced marketers to drive the business forward and execute strategy. Expertise in messaging, lead generation, product marketing, email, and s... Show more

Deepali is a passionate and highly accomplished media professional with over 20 years of rich experience in the TMT (Technology/Media/Telco) Sector. In her last assignment, she worked on a premium OTT Platform called HOOQ which was a joint venture between SingTel Telecommunications, Warner Brothers, and Sony Entertainment. She enjoys consulting startup companies to organize content, metadata, and distribution deals in a way where the company can grow rapidly by internationalizing the business through a global strategy.

Deepali is a passionate and highly accomplished media professional with over 20 years of rich experience in the TMT (Technology/Media/Telco) Sector. In her last assignment, she worked on a premium OTT Platform called HOOQ which was a joint venture be... Show more

Emily Riederer is a Senior Analytics Manager at Capital One where she leads a team dedicated to the development of sustainable data products (including datamarts, internal analysis toolkits, and self-service business intelligence capabilities) for business partners ranging from entry-level analysts to senior executives. She is particularly passionate about bringing open source tools and mindsets to industry and empowering communities of practice within organizations.

Emily is a contributing author to 97 Things Every Data Engineer Should Know (O’Reilly) and The R Markdown Cookbook (CRC Press), and frequently writes about all things data on here blog at https://emilyriederer.netlify.com/. In her spare time, she serves as an editor for rOpenSci and maintains the dbtplyr dbt package and the projmgr and convo R packages.

Emily Riederer is a Senior Analytics Manager at Capital One where she leads a team dedicated to the development of sustainable data products (including datamarts, internal analysis toolkits, and self-service business intelligence capabilities) for bu... Show more

Rachel Ann Mullis is a film maker turned public speaker known for leading conversations most people avoid—and doing so with precision, emotional intelligence, and earned authority. Recognized as a sensitive subject guru, she specializes in exposing the truths individuals, organizations, and industries can’t—or won’t—address on their own.
Her credibility is grounded in deep, hands-on experience at the center of high-stakes cultural moments. Rachel directed and produced Shame on You, a feature documentary examining sexuality shaming and gender-based violence around the world, starring Tiffany Haddish. The project placed her at the intersection of global conversations about power, harm, and cultural silence—work that continues to inform her speaking today.
She also hosted over 150 episodes of No Filter Friday on Public House Media, where she covered the #MeToo movement from inside Hollywood. Through candid, long-form conversations with artists, advocates, and industry insiders, Rachel became known for asking the questions others wouldn’t—and holding space for conversations others couldn’t.
In addition, Rachel has a book deal based on her involvement in the California v. David Pearce case, further grounding her work in real-world accountability, systemic failure, and the human cost of silence.
What distinguishes Rachel as a speaker is her ability to translate emotionally charged, high-risk issues into clarity and action. She doesn’t provoke for attention—she reveals for impact. Trusted for her depth, discretion, and insight, Rachel equips audiences to engage in the conversations that drive meaningful change.

Rachel Ann Mullis is a film maker turned public speaker known for leading conversations most people avoid—and doing so with precision, emotional intelligence, and earned authority. Recognized as a sensitive subject guru, she specializes in exposing t... Show more